Monday, 9 May 2011

I Really Can't Abide Christmas Out of Season, But...

Elsa really liked the book I bought back from Spain and she is wanting to make as many of her Christmas things as possible as it's her first Christmas with Mike in their own home. I had to give in a little on Saturday and we made a set of these ornaments each.

They were quite fun and easy even if I was grinding my teeth a little!! I'm not sure If I will be keeping mine or putting them aside for gifts. For now they can go in the box these things hide in so I don't have to see them and then they will be a nice surprise when I find them again after November. lol

I was being watched in my room the other day by this young blackbird. I was also being watched very carefully by mum too.

And well done Benta over at Slik Stitches who is today's guest blogger on Stash Manicure! Go and see how to make her clever little bag.

Amanda House

Whether what I do is crafty art or arty craft is in my opinion irrelevant. It is how one perceives oneself that is to me the more important issue. I am an artist so it follows what I produce is art. Arrogant as it sounds I believe that each of us has to make that empowering decision from the onset. Opting out puts too much power in the hands of an audience who may or may not be as informed as your self and indeed courting approval in any form is a stultifying way of producing works. - Freda Brierley.
I am a creative fiddler. I use fabrics, paper, metals and found objects and I dabble in 3D, jewellery, wall art and the odd drawing and painting.